How to Write an A+ Research Paper A Research Guide for Students
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Chapter 1. How to Write an A+ Research Paper
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This Chapter outlines the logical steps to writing a good research paper. To achieve supreme excellence or perfection in anything you do, you need more than just the knowledge. Like the Olympic athlete aiming for the gold medal, you must have a positive attitude and the belief that you have the ability to achieve it. That is the real start to writing an A+ research paper.
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STEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC
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STEP 2. FIND INFORMATION
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STEP 3. STATE YOUR THESIS
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STEP 4. MAKE A TENTATIVE OUTLINE
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STEP 5. ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES
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STEP 6. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT
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STEP 7. REVISE YOUR OUTLINE AND DRAFT
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STEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC
Choose a topic which interests and challenges you. Your attitude towards the topic may well determine the amount of effort
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and enthusiasm you put into your research.
Focus on a limited aspect, e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism". Obtain teacher approval
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for your topic before embarking on a fullscale research. If you are uncertain as to what is expected of you in completing the assignment or project, reread your assignment sheet carefully or ASK your teacher.
Select a subject you can manage. Avoid subjects that are too technical, learned, or specialized. Avoid topics that have only a very narrow range of